Joshua Baez launches into MLB history with 3 homers in first 3 at-bats of Cardinals debut
📍 The outcome
Joshua Báez's debut for the Cardinals produced three home runs in his first three at‑bats, giving St. The performance was widely described as the greatest debut in MLB history, prompting analysis of its place among historic debuts and speculation about future call‑ups.
Epilogue added 1h ago, after coverage quieted.
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Who reported it (15)
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Joshua Baez fulfills promise to late father, then makes history with greatest MLB debut ever STLtoday.com · 35d ago broke it first
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Key takeaways: Cardinals 8, Cubs 4 MLB.com · 35d ago
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Joshua Baez launches into MLB history with 3 homers in first 3 at-bats of Cardinals debut STLtoday.com · 35d ago broke it first
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